How to Study for Exams - An Evidence-Based Masterclass

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Hey friends. So this is a 3 hour evidence-based studying course that I filmed a few years ago and put on Skillshare, but now I want to make it available to everyone for free. In this class, I'll take you through the well-kept secrets of how to study effectively and organise your workflow to be ready for exams when they come around. We'll also discuss why studying effectively and efficiently is one of the best ways to maintain a work-life balance.
We'll break down (1) how to understand our content using techniques like the Feynman Method, Active Recall and various note-taking strategies, (2) how to remember our material with Spaced Repetition, Interleaving and various memory techniques, and (3) how to maintain focus while studying, from developing the motivation and discipline to do the work, to taking appropriate breaks and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
📑 STUDIES CITED:
Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: www.skillshare.com/en/classes...
Effectiveness of highlighting for retention of text material (Fowler & Barker 1974): psycnet.apa.org/record/1974-3...
Type of Highlighted Material and Examination Performance (Leicht & Cashen 2014): www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1...
Better Mood and Better Performance: Learning Rule-Described Categories Is Enhanced by Positive Mood (Nadler et al 2010): journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/...
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If we haven’t yet before - Hey 👋 I’m Ali, a doctor-turned-entrepreneur and I’ve somehow become the world’s most followed productivity expert. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Deep Dive and writing, I share evidence-based strategies and tools to help you be more productive and build a life you love.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - 3 Steps to Effective Studying
04:46 - Understand Anything with The Feynman Technique
06:40 - The Science of Active Recall
08:44 - How to Learn New Content with Active Recall
10:25 - Taking Notes During Class
12:45 - Taking Notes After Class
17:40 - Scoping The Subject
20:16 - The Importance of Understanding
26:11 - Finding a Syllabus For Yourself
31:06 - The Magic of Spaced Repetition
35:11 - The Retrospective Revision Timetable
37:07 - The Spaced Repetition Journal
40:53 - The Power of Interleaved Practice
43:10 - Should You Reread Your Notes
45:10 - How to Highlight Effectively
46:50 - How to Use Flashcards Properly
56:15 - Flashcard Alternative - Google Sheets vs Anki
01:08:42 - Mind Maps
01:13:18 - Memory Techniques - Mnemonics
01:18:18 - Memory Techniques - The Peg System
01:23:50 - Memory Techniques - The Mind Palace
01:26:07 - The Essay Memorisation Framework
01:41:10 - The Active Recall Framework
01:58:10 - How to Use Anki Flashcards Properly
02:24:30 - Motivation is a Myth
02:31:44 - How to Reduce Distractions
02:35:32 - The Pomodoro technique - Pros and Cons
02:40:37 - The Best Music to Study With
02:42:54 - Maintaining Work Life Balance while Studying
02:46:28 - How to Study Effectively with Friends
02:48:35 - Conclusion
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  • 📖Check out my new book Feel-Good Productivity here! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?How+to+Study+for+Exams+-+An+Evidence-Based+Masterclass

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      @Trucker_2_doctor@Trucker_2_doctor7 ай бұрын
    • I am coming from India🇮🇳 plz 🙏one help😢bro

      @darkofficialstatus@darkofficialstatus7 ай бұрын
    • Thanks

      @stalin43@stalin437 ай бұрын
  • 1 - can you explain it to a collegue? Can you explain it to a 5 year old? 2 - active recall: your brain is a muscle - train it by testing! 3- notes - summaryzing is controvercial. Alli's theory: *in class* - handwritting is better than typing - Helps you keep awake *out of class* - consolidate different sources ( he uses notion) - you don't need to take notes for every class - Cornell notetaking sistem is useful for active recall (with the help of notion for it) - you can turn thise notes into flashcards 4 - scooping the subject - understand where the subjects fits into the bigger picture - subcategorize the topics **** 🎓 importance of understanding Coherence withing your mind 5 - finding a syllabus for yourself - you have to create a limit to your knowledge ( you can't know everything babe) - master the syllabus rather than gather more information 6 - remembering and spaced repetition - the more you repeat the topic, the longer it takes to forget it (but remember, it's a SPACED repetition) - the more effort you put, you memorize better 7 - retrospective timetable on notion for revision - you decide on the day what you are going to do - you can do it on notion 8 - spaced repetition journal - alternate to revision timetable - predetermined subject - try it like: 1 week, one month 9 - Interleaved repetition - mix topics to make it harder - brain is a muscle, making it harder to make it stronger!! 10 - rereading - there are better ways to study, bc rereading is very passive 11 - how to highlight effectively - low utility - helps you concentrate - it's better to highlight than to reread something already highlighted 12 - flashcards - use anki ❤❤ or google sheets - usually it's better to make your own - do it consistently - isolated facts - essay exam: you can memorize chunks of essays DO NOT: - don't make flashcards of everything: only a about what you really have to know, or what you didn't get it right - don't make it after you only studied the subject once - use cornell method for more information (aka easier stuff, or what u don't really need to know) Google sheets for flashcards: - free - fast to create - color code - hide the answer putting the letters in white ** my personal opinion: doesn't look as fun as flashcards, probably woudn't do it - is good to do questions in order (good for clinical study of diseases) - better to visualize the lacks of knowledge - low commitment - flshcards: isolated facts Google sheets: general understanding (like whats the deal with...) 13 - mind maps - broad understanding - where it rit

    @hotmess7064@hotmess70647 ай бұрын
    • You deserve more likes

      @laavanya5206@laavanya5206Ай бұрын
    • Yep

      @DonutFriendLA@DonutFriendLAАй бұрын
    • THANK YOU❤❤ 🙏

      @Aurora_Animates@Aurora_AnimatesАй бұрын
    • Thank you..❤

      @esratjahanjui@esratjahanjui25 күн бұрын
    • Time saver, thank you!

      @theimprovist4158@theimprovist415824 күн бұрын
  • As a broke student I want to say THANK YOU Ali! from the bottom of my heart

    @Asma_ELMOKRETAR@Asma_ELMOKRETAR7 ай бұрын
    • 😮

      @binder946@binder9467 ай бұрын
    • Yeah, Thanks ALOT Ali! Means alot ❤

      @leesoo-yeon9933@leesoo-yeon99337 ай бұрын
    • Ali making our life students with not much money easier

      @jl1d_5@jl1d_57 ай бұрын
    • Epic

      @paulmulenga8742@paulmulenga87426 ай бұрын
    • FOR REAL 😭😭❤

      @leonelakebi7830@leonelakebi78306 ай бұрын
  • I just sent this to my dad and my son. Both are getting ready to take huge exams for their careers. I am so grateful for all the knowledge you share.

    @MeganAlinaBlair@MeganAlinaBlair7 ай бұрын
  • A 3 hour video? I'm sure Ali put more than 3 hours for the preparations, editing,etc and we see it. Thanks a lot Ali because not many students can afford such classes🥺❤

    @acloud5078@acloud50787 ай бұрын
    • No he didn't. His team did all this and he just reads from the script.

      @Muukelih@Muukelih4 ай бұрын
    • i think he is the part of the team too. And also now its his team doing most of the work but in early days he had done everything on his own@@Muukelih

      @yuvrajkansara-mr4vs@yuvrajkansara-mr4vs4 ай бұрын
    • @@Muukelih still doesn't change the fact that he is still giving good information and tips out for people.

      @user-pq8br1eu7v@user-pq8br1eu7v2 ай бұрын
    • @@user-pq8br1eu7v yes, but honestly if people wanna get good useful information, they should watch his older videos when he was still actually a med student. Now he's just doing videos just to make videos and making most hilarious videos about "watching netflix productively". If you wanna just watch his videos for entertainment and not because you actually wanna get productive then that's fine

      @Muukelih@Muukelih2 ай бұрын
    • @cloud5078 IKR 😅…, I mean yes it’s quite informative but why did it have to be 3 hours long though…🥵

      @tashianatasha3676@tashianatasha3676Ай бұрын
  • 👋 My summary: - 00:00 📚 Introduction to the Importance of Effective Exam Study - The significance of learning effective study techniques. - Ali's personal experience in improving study methods. - 01:11 🎓 Overview of the Evidence-Based Masterclass Structure - The three main steps of effective studying: Understanding, Remembering, and Focusing. - A brief outline of what each step entails. - 02:08 🧠 Step 1: Understanding - The Feynman Technique - Explanation of the Feynman Technique for understanding complex topics. - The importance of being able to explain a subject simply. - Using this technique to enhance understanding. - 05:11 🧠 Step 2: Understanding - Active Recall - Active Recall as a powerful learning tool. - Testing oneself as an essential part of the learning process. - The effectiveness of active recall in strengthening memory. - 07:05 📝 Note-Taking During Class - The benefits of handwriting notes versus typing. - How taking notes during class can help with understanding. - Using notes as an aid to staying engaged during lectures. - 09:08 📝 Note-Taking After Class - The value of taking notes after class for consolidating understanding. - Utilizing multiple sources to enhance comprehension. - Creating questions for self-assessment using the Cornell note-taking system. - 16:28 📚 Effective Note-Taking - Effective note-taking involves active recall and the Feynman technique. - Write notes based on specific questions or prompts to engage active recall. - 17:55 🌳 Scoping the Subject - Understanding the bigger picture is crucial for effective learning. - Scoping the subject involves categorizing topics, starting with the broad view and then narrowing down. - 20:31 📚 Developing a Syllabus - Create a syllabus for yourself to limit what you need to learn. - Focus on mastering a select set of resources rather than overwhelming yourself with many. - 26:26 🧠 Remembering and Space Repetition - Combat the forgetting curve by spacing repetitions over time. - Space repetition maximizes memory retention and reinforces learning. - 34:19 📖 Active Learning and Effort - Active learning and effortful study lead to better retention. - Learning becomes more effective when it involves challenge and difficulty. - 35:16 📚 Using Retrospective Revision Timetable for Space Repetition - Create a retrospective revision timetable to optimize space repetition. - Rate your understanding of topics to decide what to study. - Example of using Google Sheets or Notion for tracking study progress. - 37:22 📆 Simon Clark's Spaced Repetition Journal Method - Simon Clark's spaced repetition diary as an alternative to traditional revision timetables. - How to create a spaced repetition diary and its benefits. - Combining the benefits of a revision timetable with spaced repetition. - 41:20 🔄 Interleaving Study Techniques - The concept of interleaving: Mixing different topics within a single study session. - Benefits of interleaving for improved retention. - Avoiding the downsides of blocking similar problems or subjects. - 43:27 📖 Re-reading vs. Active Recall - The ineffectiveness of re-reading notes as a study technique. - The benefits of active recall for better retention. - How to use active recall for efficient studying. - 45:47 🧠 Flashcards and Anki for Effective Learning - The concept of flashcards as a combination of active recall and spaced repetition. - Using Anki, a flashcard app, to enhance learning. - Creating flashcards for spaced repetition and efficient studying. - 52:16 📚 Using flashcards for essay exams, - Flashcards can be used to memorize chunks of content for essay exams. - Writing references and explanations on flashcards helps recall. - Be cautious not to make too many flashcards to avoid overload. - 56:30 📊 Google Sheets as a flashcard alternative, - Google Sheets can be used as a structured flashcard alternative. - Questions in one column and answers in another facilitate active recall. - The method allows for systematic review and easy identification of knowledge gaps. - It provides a low-commitment, flexible study approach.

    @fabianfrankwerner@fabianfrankwerner7 ай бұрын
    • - 02:08:36 🔄 Adjusting Anki Settings for Optimal Learning - Modifying Anki settings, like intervals, can enhance retention and understanding. - Increasing intervals between reviews can promote deeper learning. - Customizing Anki settings to align with your learning goals is essential. - 02:15:07 📚 Managing Decks and Subdecks for Efficient Study - Organizing your Anki decks into subjects or subdecks can help focus your study sessions. - Creating subdecks for specific topics allows for targeted learning. - Moving cards between master and subdecks can optimize your study plan. - 02:33:36 📱 Managing Phone Distractions - Techniques to reduce phone distractions: - Increase friction for accessing distracting apps (e.g., uninstalling or burying them). - Place the phone away from the immediate workspace. - Use apps and extensions to block distracting content. - Set the phone to grayscale to reduce its visual appeal. - 02:35:42 🕰 Taking Effective Study Breaks - The importance of taking breaks during study sessions. - Introduction to the Pomodoro Technique: - Work for 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. - Repeat this cycle, with a longer break after every four cycles. - The flexibility of adapting the technique to individual needs. - 02:40:54 🎵 Studying with Music - The impact of music on studying. - Music with lyrics can interfere with working memory. - Instrumental music or silence may be preferable for focused studying. - The importance of considering the study environment and personal preferences. - 02:43:16 🏞 Maintaining Work-Life Balance - Prioritizing physical and mental health over exams. - Strategies for separating work and leisure spaces. - Emphasizing the importance of exercise, nutrition, and social interaction during study periods. - Recognizing that life can be temporarily out of balance during intense study phases. - 02:46:54 📚 Effective Group Study - Tips for successful group study sessions: - Choose motivated and focused study partners. - Designate a leader to structure study sessions. - Implement the Pomodoro Technique for productive study intervals. - Maintain communication and coordination during breaks.

      @fabianfrankwerner@fabianfrankwerner7 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for the Summary

      @munyaradzimapanzure6184@munyaradzimapanzure61847 ай бұрын
    • Wow thanks a lot

      @Noud-od5tx@Noud-od5tx7 ай бұрын
    • ❤❤ So grateful for this summary

      @manhnguyenthe6194@manhnguyenthe61947 ай бұрын
    • Hero!

      @kadamgh@kadamgh7 ай бұрын
  • As a broke college student who's been following for like three years now, thank you so much for all you do Ali. It's helped me immensely through high school and uni, and I'm so, so, so grateful. Plus, a three hour video for free? That's incredible. So please don't stop, but at the same time enjoy life too! We'll always be here for you as your loving audience!

    @seaoc6578@seaoc65787 ай бұрын
    • Can you do for me a reflection about this video minimum of 500 words please🙏

      @KentmerbenDrilon@KentmerbenDrilon7 ай бұрын
    • @@KentmerbenDrilon watch it son , that will improve your focus and you will have a lot of more effective informations

      @productiveguy5400@productiveguy54006 ай бұрын
  • Ali is the reason why got a 3.83 GPA in undergraduate. I would’ve been so academically unsuccessful if I didn’t discover him. Thank you! 🙏

    @thepatelperspective@thepatelperspective4 ай бұрын
  • The only video you'll ever need about studying. Wish I would've had this when I started uni. The ones that helped me the most by far are spaced repetition and active recall. It got a uni degree while attending barely any lectures. This is because you're literally practicing what you do on an exam with exam recall and spaced repetition makes sure it gets solidified into your memory. Can't recommend those two techniques enough.

    @stijnnoorman@stijnnoorman7 ай бұрын
    • spaced repetiton and active recall.

      @sankaranarayanan901@sankaranarayanan9017 ай бұрын
  • 3 STEPS: 1. understand - (feyneman: does it make sense? could i explain it to a 5yo?) - active recall (test yourself)☆ - take notes - understand the broad picture first and then narrow down 2. remember (forgetting curve) - develop a syllabus/ outline to limit urself - 3. focus (discipline, eliminate distractions)

    @user-sm1xs2ww9m@user-sm1xs2ww9m6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @UsmanAli-sv8ny@UsmanAli-sv8ny5 ай бұрын
  • this is the only guys with the huge heart to make his paid course available for people for free hats off man ur just amzing

    @maulikjain48@maulikjain487 ай бұрын
  • may Allah reward you generously for this and put barakah in your trip! ameen

    @zlora5657@zlora56577 ай бұрын
    • it feels good to see a strong believer . But the religious rule's though😂

      @prrithwirajbarman8389@prrithwirajbarman83896 ай бұрын
    • wdym? @@prrithwirajbarman8389

      @zlora5657@zlora56576 ай бұрын
    • Barakah means?

      @pakhi3053@pakhi3053Ай бұрын
    • Blessings ​@@pakhi3053

      @healingbyqurannow@healingbyqurannowАй бұрын
    • ​@@pakhi3053It's like BLESSING but I'm not sure

      @ashjons@ashjonsАй бұрын
  • Nice timing...cauz my exam ended today only😢😢😂😂😂

    @iitianshibsd@iitianshibsd7 ай бұрын
    • 😂😂

      @chesstime_0720@chesstime_07207 ай бұрын
    • Not bad time you should be angry if your result wasn't that good

      @pokeforest2782@pokeforest27827 ай бұрын
    • Same here but mine's starting tomorrow

      @sanathsan...@sanathsan...7 ай бұрын
    • No worries they be back again

      @snowstorm5346@snowstorm53467 ай бұрын
    • My are starting after 17 days😂😂

      @hassansubhani5111@hassansubhani51117 ай бұрын
  • يا علي يجب عليك ترجمة الفيديو لكل اللغات لأن فيديو مثل هذا بكمية الثروة المعرفية حرام ألا يصل لكل شعوب العالم❤

    @user-vi4io4bq2w@user-vi4io4bq2w7 ай бұрын
  • I'm studying a masters in education at the moment (18 years after finishing my first degree), and one thing that stands out is how much better the education department are than any other at presenting the information and giving you proper active-learning tasks. I suppose you'd expect them to be though. But I genuinely haven't had to try to memorize anything and I've still remembered it, getting good scores on everything so far.

    @joepiekl@joepiekl7 ай бұрын
  • man really decided to drop a 3hr cheatsheet right in the middle of midterms season. god level move

    @brohudev@brohudev7 ай бұрын
  • So many NEET students here! This is my 2nd drop and I will be sitting for it for the final time next year. Best of luck to you guys and thank you Ali for this video :)

    @annika803@annika8037 ай бұрын
    • Keep going there is lot more struggle in mbbs , your senior from first year preparing for my final proff

      @AbhayRajKarun@AbhayRajKarun7 ай бұрын
    • @@AbhayRajKarun all the best🙏

      @annika803@annika8037 ай бұрын
    • SAME 2nd and last drop! i wish u well

      @user-ng3ed2le9y@user-ng3ed2le9y7 ай бұрын
    • @@user-ng3ed2le9y what's "NEET"?

      @AJ-ds5gf@AJ-ds5gf4 ай бұрын
  • Just started medical school and after seeing everyone start making notes from lecture slides, started panicking. Thank God there's Ali Abdaal to the rescue, always!!

    @Charlotte-yy1rp@Charlotte-yy1rp7 ай бұрын
  • If you're reading this ali ... THANKYOU from the bottom of my heart ❤️

    @user-ii5nx7bt2p@user-ii5nx7bt2p4 ай бұрын
  • Ali, the value you provided me with this video (and your other ones as well) is immeasurable. Now I need to do my best to actually implement the things I learnt

    @balkon7426@balkon74267 ай бұрын
  • I’m 15 now and am in the process of an academic comeback. I haven’t been failing, but would prefer much better grades. I hope to come across this video and comment in 10 years as a mechanical engineer and soon to be businessman. Thanks Ali

    @OGKanyeWest@OGKanyeWest7 ай бұрын
    • Stick with it. You are only 15 and have plenty of time to change your grades. Make it happen!

      @teenagers_osrs@teenagers_osrs7 ай бұрын
    • Same here I’m 19 it’s never too late to get your shit together you got this bro

      @RohanNethala-zv7fq@RohanNethala-zv7fq5 ай бұрын
    • Keep going bro. I’m sure you can do it!

      @jackzcubing2227@jackzcubing22275 ай бұрын
    • You can do it!

      @coffe3be4ns@coffe3be4ns4 ай бұрын
    • Good luck on you journey bro ♥

      @SandupaSandamina@SandupaSandamina3 ай бұрын
  • I think this is the best content in KZhead so far. It took me ages to find something like this and I finally found you! Thank you so much Ali! You are helping a lot of students right now

    @hanag4016@hanag40166 ай бұрын
  • The value you're providing in every single video is incredible. Thank you for doing such a job.

    @mobinnaybin2613@mobinnaybin26135 ай бұрын
  • thank you, thank you, thank you Ali! With the current cost of living crisis going on it’s not possible for me to buy expensive classes/sessions etc. This video is extremely beneficial and I truly cannot thank you enough for this 3 hour long video :)

    @sakz6064@sakz60647 ай бұрын
  • 21:04 Thanks Ali for the section. Understanding complex subjects is bane for all of us and there are quite a few gems there. Re-understading on basis of core understanding is such a huge mindshift .

    @AlitaMee@AlitaMee5 ай бұрын
  • Hey Ali, Thank you so much for making this anazing skillshare course free! Ive been watching your videos for over 1+ years and you are my favourite creator. You have taught me so much. Thank you!

    @frameatic@frameatic7 ай бұрын
  • I am a highschool student who has been average for more than half of my career as a student but lately I am studying 12+ hours effectively using pomodoro chunks, active recall and spaced repetition(ALL CREDITS FOR YOUR AMAZING AND GENEROUS VIDEOS!!!) I was studying hard for the 1st exam of the year(Within 3 weeks), make my comeback and also increase my persuit of knowledge & intellect... WHAT A PERFECT TIMING!!!!! BLESS YOU BROTHER, ILYSM!!!!!!

    @MR.INVINCIBLE777@MR.INVINCIBLE7777 ай бұрын
    • Well done!

      @gamingarcade3476@gamingarcade34767 ай бұрын
    • Good for you!! Keep it up!

      @michellemwasumbi6534@michellemwasumbi65347 ай бұрын
    • Good Luck !

      @ranindunimesh4036@ranindunimesh40367 ай бұрын
    • Do you start implementing the space repetition technique from the very first day of school? Or do you start using it 2-3 months before the exam?

      @actually-002@actually-0024 ай бұрын
  • My 'study' techniques are 40+ years old. I had to begin college again in IT which wasn't even around back in the day, so this is priceless material. Thank you, thank you.

    @hajiimpressions8113@hajiimpressions81132 ай бұрын
  • Most important topics Spaced repetition schedule 38:06 Interleaving 41:06

    @relentless3727@relentless37275 ай бұрын
  • Thank you Ali for such an interesting content. I watched till 45 min. And what did I learn!?- Active recall. Test yourself frequently. Hand writing is better than typing. Scoping the subject. Focus on "more" not on "everything". Spaced repetition to combat against forgetting curve. Use time tables and check lists. I will continue tomorrow.

    @vikask6083@vikask60837 ай бұрын
  • I am so beyond grateful for the sincere value you share. Every time i'm running into a challenge I can find guidance in your videos. Listening to all the life-altering advice you have to share is what i've always imagined it's like to have a big brother. Thank you thank you thank you!

    @cosettebeaudin4991@cosettebeaudin49912 ай бұрын
  • This was an amazing power-packed one stop session for us to know about how to actually start studying. Most of us cram before exam and all these techniques are really useful. No need to go anywhere on the internet, this video has everything that requires for a beginner to start studying effectively and ace the grades. Loved it !

    @srujanabs@srujanabs7 ай бұрын
  • Hi Ali , I have taken skill share subscription all because of you. Loved your final cut pro , stoicism and currently on productivity class. I was so upset to not find your study class there. Now I know you took it and made free. I'm so glad I found it I was happily paying for it but I know there are many who can't. Helping students is one of them most kind deeds. Thanks a lot. Just started this class here.

    @AlitaMee@AlitaMee5 ай бұрын
  • Just finished the entire class! Thanks so much Ali; every single video was an absolute banger 💯

    @gabebraden915@gabebraden9154 ай бұрын
  • Genuinely this is the best video on KZhead, by far! Thank you alot for your effort in educating us, so we can educate ourself! ❤

    @matho1392@matho13927 ай бұрын
  • invaluable, i can never express all my gratitude. i really think that by releasing this you removed so much suffering from so many lives

    @AC57001@AC5700116 күн бұрын
  • thank you so much ali!! i’ve been watching your channel for so long and now i’m finally a first year medical student!! and these tips will help so much

    @aardverak5297@aardverak52977 ай бұрын
  • The Masterclass we all badly needed! I've been wanting to attend this class for a long time, and couldn't make it happen due to financial restrictions. I'm very grateful to you for making it free! You're the man!❤

    @Gearless_Joe@Gearless_Joe7 ай бұрын
  • I love how this video is literally applicable to every uni student, no matter what course, like mine being Mechanical Engineering. The transparency and structure, the conciseness of EVERYTHING you need to know about studying effectively and the evidence-backed opinions and information (so it’s not just some flimsy “this worked for me” type of vid) are what make this masterclass spectacular. I appreciate you making it free a lot Ali as in the education system during school you aren’t really ever taught how to actually study, except for the typical, take notes, re-read them and do past papers and make colourful flashcards if you like. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart from an 18 yo first year student ❤❤❤

    @SatnamGugar@SatnamGugar6 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much for making this available to us. I found your "active recall" video very helpful. I look forward to learning from this video!

    @marshad.2257@marshad.22576 ай бұрын
  • Ali! Thanks for sharing this course ! My exams are less than a fortnight away and I am so glad to have this. Couldn't have been a better time.

    @ragiz0@ragiz07 ай бұрын
  • I think learning from corrections is also a great way of learning. Linking all the screenshots of corrections for a topic (this is based on your needs and situation) to one page and understanding where you went wrong

    @boopalansubaldunmanss3023@boopalansubaldunmanss30232 ай бұрын
  • I'll start Law School in less than a week. I hope this really helps me. Welp, I can tell you in a few years.

    @mz.7934@mz.79347 ай бұрын
  • Remember watching this on skillshare like a year ago, but didn’t really engage so much with it and take notes. Will not make that mistake again! Thank you for uploading this for free

    @Viggo_Fredriksson@Viggo_Fredriksson7 ай бұрын
  • Amazing video! I’m just only a freshman but I’m dedicated to work hard and make use of the opportunities I have. I will definitely start implementing these techniques in my studying as I’m guilty of passively reading 😅 I’ve recently faced the obstacle of tinnitus and it’s quite annoying but I’m doing my best to get over it and move on.

    @JosephPalacios-bs4gh@JosephPalacios-bs4gh6 ай бұрын
  • I am an Indian student. And I am preparing for an entrance exam called NEET or National Eligibility Entrance Test. Which is a premedical entrance exam. And it's selection percent is 0.5 to 1 and I am going to attempt this exam next year. And from bottom of my heart thanks a lot for this video ❤

    @himanshujeebanjyoti5663@himanshujeebanjyoti56637 ай бұрын
    • "YOU HAVE ALREADY PASSED THIS EXAM". CLAIM IT!

      @earltaylor6071@earltaylor60716 ай бұрын
    • Do you start implementing the space repetition technique from the very first day of school? Or do you start using it 2-3 months before the exam?

      @actually-002@actually-0024 ай бұрын
  • This was so great Ali - thank you! So comprehensive and detailed, and I could skip to the sections I needed advice on! :)

    @vikramtandon8675@vikramtandon86757 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing this gem of a video! It's not just about preparing for exams; it's about building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. 🌟📖💪

    @DrMemeologist7@DrMemeologist77 ай бұрын
    • Can you make me a reflection about this video minimum of 500 words? please🙏

      @KentmerbenDrilon@KentmerbenDrilon7 ай бұрын
  • Well explained. Thank you for bringing up this video. Financial education is indeed required for more than 70% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject ..... Thanks to Gianna Everett the lady you recommended.....

    @FeliciaJagger@FeliciaJagger3 ай бұрын
    • It's always an honor to have you here as a mentor, and it has encouraged me in making decisions about my finances that changed my life. Imagine my initial startup budget of $2,500 gave me the profit of $10,500 in just four days. I must say that working with Gianna Everett is the best.

      @DaveJefferson-wo3il@DaveJefferson-wo3il3 ай бұрын
    • As of last week I counted on $5,000 but don't just know how to diversify it.

      @Gee690@Gee6902 ай бұрын
  • This is perfect timing as I am a freshman college student and have been trying to formulate a plan for a while now. Thank you Ali.

    @madisonmyers2682@madisonmyers26827 ай бұрын
  • I have an exam in a month and I was feeling so lost especially today when I was reviewing my schedule. I was thinking I won't be able to clear the exams 🥺 BUT here you are- literally saving my life! Truly, this came as a huge blessing! Thank you so so so much Ali❤️ Much much love 🌟

    @mohinij9841@mohinij98417 ай бұрын
    • What exam is that you're going to give? Btw, best of luck ❤

      @nitinbalyan1023@nitinbalyan10237 ай бұрын
  • Watched the entire video and made notes out of it. I was working really hard but was not getting the output that I should have. I made it a point to improve the way I was studying. This video was really helpful in this regard. Cannot thank you enough.

    @sherlockholmes882@sherlockholmes88223 күн бұрын
  • I'm preparing for one of the toughest competitive exams in India and was perplexed how to consolidate and revise and OMFG this dropped off right in time. Ali you're literal gem, love from India. I'll implement them right away and enjoy learning again!❤❤❤

    @spandelina@spandelina5 ай бұрын
  • The fact that this is published for free is simply amazing, thank you Ali

    @lucaahe2252@lucaahe22527 ай бұрын
  • Ali, THANK YOU! This is invaluable as a GCSE student. This was completely eye-opening. Thank you for all your amazing resources!

    @graceorr2561@graceorr25614 ай бұрын
  • just starting my university and this video drops I'm lucky asf

    @Bilal_Rauf@Bilal_Rauf7 ай бұрын
  • Putting this video for free needs a great heart, appreciate it.

    @bharadhwajthota4443@bharadhwajthota44436 ай бұрын
  • High school science teacher here, wanting to add your techniques to my classes. The potential for greater student success is exciting. Thank you for sharing your experience and accessible resources!

    @michellemcgee834@michellemcgee8342 ай бұрын
  • Ive been studying for my math test, I was listening to this video while studying for it. Im kind of sad that ive finished the video, but im also glad I was able to study for 3 hours. :))

    @sleepysushi_@sleepysushi_2 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much for putting this series on KZhead! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    @morgan038@morgan0385 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much, Ali! I think this is the best 2 hours and 49 minutes of my life! Which will save thousands of hours!!

    @SiamsStoryVault@SiamsStoryVault7 ай бұрын
  • Just started Uni. Feel like you've given me a huge head start! Thanks a million!

    @JustJuma@JustJuma7 ай бұрын
  • Brilliant. A way of thinking about thinking, that questions the way we’ve been conditioned to study and asks why.

    @joshnova9163@joshnova91636 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much. I'm in 2nd Year Veterinary Medicine and many works are piling up, catching up is becoming difficult I need a method of studying. Luckily, I found this video!

    @dr.doctor4878@dr.doctor48786 ай бұрын
  • Hi, Ali! I sincerely appreciate your videos. I recently began studying pharmacy this year, and I'm thinking back on both my academic and personal achievements. I genuinely believe that I am at the lowest point in my life. Sleep deprivation, excessive procrastination, disorganized habits, uncontrollable stress, low grades, and the possibility of my scholarship being revoked are all contributing factors to my uncontrollable stress. I also find it difficult to concentrate, feeling as though I have wasted my study time and am now far behind my classmates. These thoughts make me feel depressed about my current situation. And finding your channel sparked what's inside me to strive the greatest version of myself. I am really thankful to you for offering this free course, and other videos. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them" - John F. Kennedy

    @user-yj2jo6vc8n@user-yj2jo6vc8n5 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much, I watched your individual videos multiple on this topic. This is more comprehensive and all in one video. I have a big difficult exam coming up and this came just in time

    @nanabai329@nanabai3297 ай бұрын
  • So much condensed information abd research about each technique and this much explanation which is quite easy to understand. It's so nice of you, that you provided this content for free ❤❤❤

    @AmanYadav0509@AmanYadav05097 ай бұрын
  • This is ridiculously generous of you!! thank you so much.

    @honeydewavenue3328@honeydewavenue33287 ай бұрын
  • This is so supremely valuable, Ali. Thank you sooo much.

    @MonikaPracrati@MonikaPracrati6 ай бұрын
  • Respect for making a nearly 3 hour video 👍🏿

    @smilesallround@smilesallround7 ай бұрын
  • This is what i was looking forward Ali! Thank you so much!

    @zawyeyinthtun1716@zawyeyinthtun17167 ай бұрын
  • Can you like make more of these long full detailed guides? I actually enjoy watching them as compared to the shorter ones.

    @haditalksaboutdeen@haditalksaboutdeen7 ай бұрын
    • I listen to them while studying :)

      @felixbarlow1864@felixbarlow18647 ай бұрын
    • Agree

      @mohamedalaa7613@mohamedalaa76137 ай бұрын
    • Make sure you don't treat it like Netflix and actually learn something from it. I'm sure you do, but just reminding 😅

      @waibeeYB@waibeeYB7 ай бұрын
    • @@waibeeYB Nah bro, I am not one of those guys.

      @haditalksaboutdeen@haditalksaboutdeen7 ай бұрын
  • Bro you just read my mind my exams just finished and I was damped about my result and was just searching about a study system thank you so much for always being on time!

    @Koeldhama@Koeldhama7 ай бұрын
  • Oh my god, thank you so much for posting this video. I liked your other two evidence based videos on active recall and spaced repetition very much and I am sure this video will also benefit a lot of people, me included.

    @pizzarand@pizzarand7 ай бұрын
  • i am in 11th grade preparing for getting into a med school and your videos have changed the way i looked at studying. i love how all of your videos are evidence based and also thanks for dropping in the skill share class❤️

    @pawaniyadav6760@pawaniyadav67607 ай бұрын
    • Has it been a positive impact over the past 2 months? Test scores etc

      @tangent133@tangent1334 ай бұрын
    • @@tangent133 yes definitely

      @pawaniyadav6760@pawaniyadav67604 ай бұрын
    • How are you? I just want the best way to study for a long time. I can't just study for 3 hours straight. I want to achieve my dream, but I can't concentrate.

      @at2193@at21932 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much Ali. The insight you shard in this video are very amazing.☺

    @StephOnyia@StephOnyia5 ай бұрын
  • Thank you Ali. I’m a mom of a college student and will pass this treasure along to my daughter. Again, thank you,

    @spencerhorne7460@spencerhorne74607 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this!!! Sharing this (for free) will help so many students!! Grateful i found your channel years ago!!

    @marikat3347@marikat33477 ай бұрын
  • This is literally like Christmas come true, Ali. Thanks so much for your generosity!

    @selian_@selian_7 ай бұрын
  • Wow! Ali thank you so much 😭❤❤❤❤❤ I have been following your journey since 2018 and this is so concise. Thank youuu

    @preciousoye1980@preciousoye19807 ай бұрын
  • This is great; I truly thought I was in for a difficult and challenging change in life trying to balance working full-time and going to college while being twice the age of the average student in my classes. However, when Ali talked about how beneficial testing yourself on the learned material is and that we should be doing it two to three times as much as we are currently doing it, I realized that my current rate of testing myself zero times, even if I did it 99 more times that I currently am, is still zero. This tip alone will save me dozens of hours per week. anyways... Thank you for this; I need it because my study methods are 30-40 years old, and I currently highlight every word I read, and then re-read it.

    @Robert.Marshall@Robert.Marshall2 ай бұрын
  • Ali you've done it again. This is just what I needed.

    @esmfamil5086@esmfamil50864 ай бұрын
  • Thanks you so mcuh Ali! I found this extremely helpful. It's quite similar to my study method right now. After watching your video, several modifications might be applied to my own version to make it more efficient. I really wish I could study more efficiently and become a surgeon in the future !

    @user-gw7kd8sx8m@user-gw7kd8sx8m5 ай бұрын
  • thank you so so SO much Ali. Curretl watching this , have an exam tomorrow , and im gonna be using these techniques :)

    @palakmehta365@palakmehta3657 ай бұрын
  • Thank you ali. Some of your videos really taught me how to study. Before I found you, I was working hard but still getting called lazy because of the grades

    @nerdyDNA7@nerdyDNA77 ай бұрын
  • Today is my birthday, i don’t have much money to celebrate so i’m watching this video whole day at my 20th birthday, this video is like the best gift i received in terms of effect it will have on my student life, because this surely will help me in my studying pharmacy, which i struggled a lot to just pass any quiz and exam.

    @jl1d_5@jl1d_57 ай бұрын
  • thank you so much, starting medical vet school and it helped so much !

    @ricardosilva6404@ricardosilva64047 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this 3 hours video, Ali!

    @leonid9481@leonid94813 ай бұрын
  • I dont have words to thank you man... ily ... keep all the good work up ... allot of ppl need and love it

    @Bruhimboredasf@Bruhimboredasf7 ай бұрын
  • I waited for this masterclass to be free for so long. Now it's worth the wait :3 Thank you Ali!

    @audinabil14@audinabil147 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for posting this, Ali! It's really helpful!

    @atirador31@atirador317 ай бұрын
  • Watched and made notes out of it. Thank you so much. This was much needed

    @prajnadewanji9942@prajnadewanji99427 ай бұрын
  • this is insane, i really appreciate the work you're doing

    @hamdi_31@hamdi_317 ай бұрын
  • last week i literally spent going thorough your channel to find your study videos and watch them and take notes

    @youngashketchum@youngashketchum7 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much! The generosity is seriously appreciated.

    @archle1169@archle11697 ай бұрын
  • The only study advice that my NETWORK TECHNOLOGY Professor could give was to write notes, yeah, I was doing that 50 years ago. Thank you so, so, so very much. Your study techniques have transformed my college experience!

    @hajiimpressions8113@hajiimpressions81132 ай бұрын
  • 1:34:46 yes we want to know. Please make a video about how to write essays.

    @navyblueskiess@navyblueskiess6 ай бұрын
  • I like the part Scoping the Subject. I studied LLB many years ago. I did summarize a topic in the way as you said : tree -> branches -> leaves. That’s especially important for understanding legal framework. Hope this helps for anyone who wants to study LLB. I am watching your videos so that I can communicate with the younger generation of my family. I enjoy those teaching us how to make KZhead videos, and also the book reviews. Thank you very much for sharing.

    @salinacalligraphy@salinacalligraphyАй бұрын
  • Hey All you are so kind to share this course to us.... Thankyou! ❤😊 .... Loving your channel

    @leeladevilahoti7958@leeladevilahoti79587 ай бұрын
  • This is all the stuff I wish I knew when I studied my degree. Ultimately in the end I got a 3rd class which I really regret. I did summarising and highlighting but nothing would stick, now it's just a debt that I can't use and it's a shame. This is so so helpful. I do have ADHD so if I didn't use a reader and make notes and highlight along with this i would have gotten lost or given up. There were a lot of concepts and examples thrown in there which would have thrown me off had I not used the transcript to follow along with what you were saying This is a super valueable video, I watched it at 2x speed to get the concepts down and highlight what i needed to, now I can toss it into obsidian and share my understanding of what you have said in the hopes it'll help someone i know or maybe someone i don't know. My biggest regret was scoring so badly, even when studying with friends or going to sessions about learning how to study, they never helped with useful tools like this. Even mindmaps, the topics were so large I didn't know how to use them. Now I do, a bit too late, it's like a black mark on my record or so it feels but I hope I can share this so that other people might find some success and not have to deal with the same shame and debt combo. Thank you, Ali.

    @TheWishDragon@TheWishDragon4 ай бұрын
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